The document discusses opportunities for international students and new immigrants in Canada. It outlines challenges new immigrants face in having foreign credentials and experience recognized. It emphasizes the importance of obtaining Canadian work experience and education to successfully integrate and find jobs matching backgrounds. The document introduces GVTI, a nonprofit providing affordable education and "gateway" work experience through co-op programs to help with integration challenges.

1. Immigrating to Canada Consulting International Students Current trends in immigration The value of integration Earning potential for future CC II C

2. The Immigration Gates are Closing for Federal Skilled Workers 20,000 year ….29 occupations...backlog…....no room

6. What type of immigrants? “ ...over the past 20 years the data tells us that newcomers to Canada have not been doing as well economically. ….... are twice as likely to be unemployed as native born Canadians with university degrees. ... And we know that hundreds of thousands of new Canadians are stuck in survival jobs. Underemployed, highly trained professionals who find themselves locked out of their chosen profession in Canada and often struggling ...” June 26, 2010 The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P.Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

10. What happens when new immigrants are working in their professions or areas of training?

11. Successfully INTEGRATED into the Canadian economy & culture?

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16. How important? “… .newcomers with Canadian work and education experience generally perform better in the labour market than immigrants with only foreign credentials.” The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P.Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

18. Research IRPP (Immigration Research Public Policy) "While the ability of immigrants to speak other languages can be a benefit for an employer, it cannot compensate for an inability to communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues within the workplace."

19. Research Correlates English level of new immigrants with employment “ ...the language skills of Canadian immigrants are associated with their economic well-being and integration and with the productivity of the Canadian economy.” Monica Boyd Canada Research Chair in Immigration, Inequality & Public Policy University of Toronto

20. Research Canadian Born - Immigrants University Degree or Higher

21. Research Canadian Born - Immigrants Level of Employment

23. Canadian Education Not the only answer University Graduates (First professional job)

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27. Gateway Work Experience (GWE) “ Gateway Work Experience” is the type of work experience that helps individuals get jobs related to their educational background.

31. Immigration Options Open to International Students CEC (default plan) International Graduates (2 to 4 year program) (2 – 3 year open Work Permits) BC PNP International Graduates Job offer by qualified employer Job prospects (present & future) Post Graduates (Pilot) Master & PHDs Short list Federal Skilled Worker Point System Job Offer

32. Working with Canadian Educational Institutions Increasing your revenue potential Immigration qualifying institutions Public (Universities / Colleges / Institutes) Private (Only degree granting) No, Private Colleges Qualify

33. Working with Canadian Educational Institutions Increasing your revenue potential Obtain representative or agent contracts Public Universities Costly (cost per year $14,000 to $25,000) Hard Colleges & Institutes Costly (cost per year $13,000) Not too easy, but possible Commissions 15% first year Private Universities & Degree Granting Costly (cost per year $13,000 to $17,000) Easier Commissions 15 - 20% first year

34. Working with Canadian Educational Institutions Increasing your revenue potential GVTI Post Graduate Venture Diploma Programs Tuition Free / Work Scholarships Refundable Deposit ($6,000) Recruitment fee $250 Post Graduate Venture Degree Integrated Programs Reduced cost ( work scholarships) Cost 2 year MBA ($20,000) Commissions $2,000

35. Precautions to Take Student Families with Children Qualifying programs Consult School District Some Diplomas offered by Public Colleges may not qualify $13000 to $14000 year international tuition per child

36. Thank you Contact Information GVTI 1190 Melville Street Fifth floor – office 506 Vancouver, BC Tel: 604- 221-4233 Burrard Station T h u r l o w B u t e St. Melville Street Georgia Street B u r r A r d. Pender Street Dunsmuir Street